It’s August and we’re in the dog days of summer. Hot, humid, and borderline unbearable at the end of the day we’re all ready to jump into the pool for a nice cool down. Since unfortunately it’s not time to jump in the pool yet, we decided instead to round up our favorite poolside pictures… Read More Pin-spiration: Poolside Style

It’s officially summer everyone! That means it’s prime grilling and backyard party season. Everyone probably has fond memories of eating, drinking, and spending time with friends and family in someone’s backyard or on someone’s patio or deck. While not everyone has access to such a space, those that do should strive to be the yard… Read More Al Fresco Eating – Five Tips For A Spectacular Outdoor Dining Space

If you’re in the United States you know that this Monday is Memorial Day, a day which many consider to be the unofficial start of summer. With the start of summer also comes the start of grilling season. Technically you can grill all year long, if you’re willing to brave the cold temperatures of winter… Read More Golden Grills: Astrid’s Seven Favorite BBQ Recipes

Everyone has heard of the famed man cave – usually used for gaming, watching television or hosting drinking nights with friends – but have you heard of the female equivalent, the she shed? If you like the sound of creating your own she shed, try the following design ideas. Library If you’re a bit of… Read More Guest Post: 8 Design Ideas for the Ultimate She Shed

It’s a fact that a residence with a touch of nature is an amazing place to live in. Because of this, it’s no wonder that many homeowners invest in landscaping. They plant ornamental plants, flowering plants, and many other kinds of plants suitable in the area their house is in. Water features, such as those… Read More Guest Post: Choosing a Water Feature You’ll Be Happy With

Summer is my favorite time of year. You can go swimming when the heat becomes too much, you can grill some delicious food, and you can have evening dinner parties in your backyard. Now, a dinner party is not the same without some smooth tunes to listen to, and there are some music choices that… Read More Guest Post: Music for a Backyard Dinner Party in the Summer

Fourth of July parties may be behind us, but it’s still summer! There continues to be a ton of pool parties and barbeques going on for the next couple of months. Which means there’s still time to put together an awesome home bar that’s sure to impress all your friends. Whether you want a retro-cool… Read More Bottoms Up: Putting Together A Home Bar

Versatile and useful, sunrooms are a great way to add living space to your home and enjoy the outdoors while being protected from bugs, wind, and rain. The correctly designed sunroom can add space, light, and enjoyment to your home. Before we delve into how to create the perfect sunroom though, let’s first look at… Read More Sunny Outlook: Six Tips for the Perfect Sunroom